Restoring the Story: thinking about Good News and the Atonement with Anne Van Gend

Anne Van Gent discusses her book 'Restoring the Story: The Good News of Atonement' and explores different models of atonement. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the backstory and context of these models to fully grasp their meaning. Van Gent also highlights the power of storytelling and how it can help us connect with others and better understand the central mystery of Jesus' atonement. She encourages listeners to be open to different understandings of atonement and to focus on the foundation of our faith in Jesus rather than specific doctrines.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:25 Restoring the Story: The Good News of Atonement

09:41 Exploring Different Models of Atonement

25:10 Embracing Different Perspectives on Atonement

26:10 Focusing on the Foundation of Our Faith in Jesus